Origins of the Baxter surname

What does the name Baxter mean?

The origin of the Baxter surname is thought to be the female form of 'baker', with variants having come from the same point. Much like the masculine form, it is Anglo-Saxon and have come from the English-Scottish border region, though it is common enough to have spread across Britain and the English-speaking world. It's an occupational name, coming from the Old English word 'baecere', which means to dry with heat. Early holders may not have only baked bread, and may also have owned a communal oven.

Alternative variations of the name Baxter

Baxter, Backster, Baxtar, Backstar, Bakster